Kennedy Assassination

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. Who was with Kennedy in the car?

. In the car with President Kennedy was his wife and Governor John Connolly and his wife Nellie.

Why was traveling to Texas considered dangerous during that month?

Kennedy had been advised to not visit Dallas as the residents were "too emotional, they did not support Kennedy's action with Russia or his support of Civil rights. Kennedy's safety was feared in jeopardy by White House aides as well as politicians in Texas.

How many shots were fired?

Lee Harvey Oswald fired three shots at President Kennedy.

What happened to the assassin?

On Sunday November 24th as Lee Harvey Oswald was being transferred from police headquarters to the county jail he was shot and killed by Jack Ruby, a local night club owner.

Who shot the President? .

President Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald.

How long was it from the death of Kennedy to the inauguration of Lyndon Johnson?

President Kennedy was declared dead at one P.M and Lyndon Johnson was sworn in 98 minutes later at 2:38 P.M.

What was President Kennedy doing in Texas?

President Kennedy was paving the way to run for re-election. His main aim was to bring feuding democratic leaders together to increase his chances for winning Texas when he ran again for president

Did President Kennedy die immediately?

President Kennedy was shot at approximately 12:30 and pronounced dead at 1:00 P.M

. What was the Warren Commission?

The Warren Commission was initiated a week after President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 1963, his successor, Lyndon Johnson , to investigate Kennedy's death.

What was the bubble and where does the newscaster say the "Bubble" was?

The bubble was the plastic top for the Presidents limo used when the weather was bad, it was not bullet proof. The newscaster said "the bubble was down" the bubble had been taken off by the secret service since the weather had cleared in the afternoon.

What did people think may have happened to Lyndon Johnson when he arrived at the hospital?

There was concern that Lyndon Johnson had been shot or suffering another heart attack as he had eight years earlier when he arrived at the hospital.


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